Bioinspired Materials for Surface and Interface Engineering: From Design to Applications
A special issue of Materials (ISSN 1996-1944). This special issue belongs to the section "Thin Films and Interfaces".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 20 February 2026 | Viewed by 44
Special Issue Editors
Interests: biomimetics; smart materials and structures; bionic design of micro/nano structures; anti/de-icing strategies
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Interests: composite materials; bionic functional materials; waste water separation; bio mass aerogel
Interests: surface engineering; coatings; aircraft icing; droplet; corrosion and tribology; superhydrophobic
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Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
The extraordinary properties of biological materials often originate from their intricate hierarchical structures, which enable the optimization of interface characteristics of “building blocks” across different length scales, from the molecular level to the macroscopic scale in order to fulfill the multifunctional needs of organisms. In recent years, the understanding of the role of biological material interfaces (BMIs) in determining the properties and functions of biological materials has evolved into an emerging interdisciplinary research field that intersects with physics, chemistry, biology, and medicine.
This Special Issue, which is grounded in a bionics perspective, collects studies from an interdisciplinary and cross-disciplinary developmental standpoint, aiming to provide readers with a rich background to address the design of and innovative problem-solving in surface technology.
Both fundamental research and applications will be covered in dedicated sections, focusing on the adjustment of the physicochemical and structural properties of surfaces and interfaces; the biocompatibility and bioactivity of functionalized surfaces and interfaces; and bioinspired and biomimetic materials and devices with advanced structures and functions. These topics are applicable for exchange and learning in fields such as environmental science, nanotechnology, food processing, additive manufacturing, surface processing, and engineering.
We truly believe that this theme will offer opportunities for young researchers as well as leading experts in the field to contribute their expertise.
Dr. Xinlin Li
Dr. Zhengping Fang
Dr. Wei Tong
Guest Editors
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Keywords
- bioinspired materials
- surface and interface
- structural design
- natural products
- polymers
- metal materials
- sensors
- nanostructured materials
- inorganic materials
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